Fire Protection Engineer

1st Select Ltd; Texas; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer/m

Annual discretionary bonus programme

Paid parental leave

Continuing education and professional

Leadership training and technical dev.

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

1st Select Ltd in Texas is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join a multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead fire protection design, code analysis, and life-safety assessments across healthcare, industrial, commercial, and education sectors.

Relocation support to Texas is included. A PE licence or related credentials are advantageous, and you will collaborate with clients and design teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experienced Fire Protection Engineer in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of fire codes and life-safety standards.
• Able to lead projects and collaborate with design teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Fire protection system design and review.
• Fire and building code analysis.
• Fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Egress and smoke control and life safety assessments.
• Technical reports and engineering assessments.
• Client and AHJ coordination.
• Project delivery and technical leadership.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Fire protection

Life safety

Code compliance

Project leadership

Client coordination

Education

PE licence or equivalent

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer | Texas, USA | $150K+ | Dallas / Houston / Austin

I'm recruiting for an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy looking to add an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to its Texas team.

This is an opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio, develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career within a business that values its people.

A salary of $150K+

A competitive salary that recognises your experience, technical knowledge and contribution. An opportunity to take the next step financially while continuing to develop professionally.

Relocation support to Texas

Considering a move from another state or looking to relocate internationally? Relocation assistance is included, helping make the transition to your next opportunity easier.

Work across a range of sectors rather than being restricted to one type of building or client.

Projects can include:

• Healthcare and hospitals
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Energy and oil and gas
• Commercial offices and retail
• Education and institutional buildings
• Government and federal facilities
• Multifamily residential and mixed-use developments
• Hospitality and complex building environments

Career progression without being forced into management

Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or gradually take on more project leadership, there is scope to develop in the direction that suits your ambitions.

You'll have opportunities to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Work alongside experienced professionals across multiple engineering disciplines, giving you exposure to different project challenges and the opportunity to broaden your experience.

A genuine focus on work-life balance

The opportunity combines technically challenging work with a flexible working environment and a benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

The benefits package

• Flexible paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Annual discretionary bonus programmePaid parental leave
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Leadership training and technical development opportunities
• Employee wellness initiatives

What will you be working on?

The role will involve a mixture of fire protection and life safety engineering, including:

• Fire protection system design and review
• Fire and building code analysis
• Fire alarm and suppression systems
• Egress, smoke control and life safety assessments
• Technical reports and engineering assessments
• Client and Authority Having Jurisdiction coordination
• Project delivery and technical leadership
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers

Who am I looking to speak with?

An experienced Fire Protection Engineer with a consulting background, strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with clients and design teams.

A PE licence or relevant professional credentials would be advantageous.

Project management experience is beneficial, but it isn't essential.